Cold Brewed Tea

Cold brewed tea is made by steeping tea leaves in cold or room-temperature water for an extended period, typically 12-24 hours. This process extracts flavor and caffeine from the tea leaves without the use of heat, resulting in a smoother, less bitter taste compared to hot-brewed tea.

Manufacturers use cold brewed tea as a base for ready-to-drink beverages like iced teas and flavored teas. Its smooth flavor profile makes it suitable for a variety of beverage applications, often found in bottled teas, sparkling teas, and tea-based cocktails.

Cold brewed tea is generally recognized as safe by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Like hot-brewed tea, it contains antioxidants and may offer some health benefits associated with tea consumption. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have evaluated tea and its components, but specific evaluations for 'cold brewed tea' as a distinct ingredient are not typically itemized. Evidence on the health effects of tea consumption is extensive, with ongoing research into its potential benefits and any potential risks at high intake levels.